Gustaf Adolfs torg ("Gustaf Adolf's square") is a
town square
A town square (or square, plaza, public square, city square, urban square, or ''piazza'') is an open public space, commonly found in the heart of a traditional town but not necessarily a true geometric square, used for community gatherings. ...
located in central
Gothenburg, Sweden. It was named ''Stortorget'' (the Big Square) until 1854 when a statue of the founding father of Gothenburg, king
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was raised. Surrounding the square are the
city hall, including the law court extension (by
Gunnar Asplund), the
bourse, and the main harbour canal of Gothenburg.
Squares in Gothenburg
Cultural depictions of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
Statues of monarchs
Statues of military officers
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